🔎 At a glance

Company: Major Tool & Machine
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Pay: $35.00–$45.00/hr DOE
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift
Experience: 3+ Years CNC Programming Experience
Machines: 3-Axis • 5-Axis • Horizontal Mills • Vertical Mills • Multi-Axis Lathes • Mill-Turn
Controls: Siemens 840D • Fanuc • Mazatrol
CAM Software: Siemens NX2506 • Vericut
Relocation: Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

👍 Why join Major Tool & Machine?

If you're passionate about CNC programming, process optimization, and advanced manufacturing, this is an opportunity to work at one of North America's premier large-scale machining facilities.

Major Tool & Machine (MTM) has been solving some of the world's toughest manufacturing challenges since 1946. Today, the company supports customers in the space, defense, nuclear, energy, and commercial industries, producing large, complex, mission-critical components using some of the most advanced CNC equipment in the industry.

As a CAD/CAM Engineer, you'll play a critical role in developing efficient machining strategies for large multi-axis CNC machines. Working with Siemens NX and Vericut, you'll create and optimize programs for 3-axis, 5-axis, mill-turn, and multi-axis lathe applications while collaborating closely with tooling engineers, machinists, and manufacturing teams to continually improve productivity and machining performance.

If you enjoy solving difficult machining challenges instead of simply posting code, this role offers outstanding technical variety, career growth, and the opportunity to work with world-class equipment on projects that truly matter.

⚙️ What you'll be doing

• Create CNC programs using Siemens NX2506 for complex multi-axis machining applications
• Program 3-axis, 5-axis, horizontal, vertical, and mill-turn machining centers
• Verify and simulate CNC programs using Vericut before production
• Select tooling, cutting strategies, speeds, and feeds for a wide variety of materials
• Design and develop custom workholding and fixturing
• Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, CAD models, and specifications
• Optimize existing programs to improve cycle times and reduce setup time
• Troubleshoot machining processes and programming issues
• Support production, prototyping, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with tooling engineers, machinists, engineering, and manufacturing teams

🛠️ Machines, controls & software

Machines

• Large 3-Axis & 5-Axis CNC Mills
• Horizontal Machining Centers
• Vertical Machining Centers
• Multi-Axis Lathes
• Mill-Turn Machines
• Large Gantry Milling Systems

Controls

• Siemens 840D
• Fanuc
• Mazatrol

CAM Software

• Siemens NX2506
• Vericut

Additional Software

• Visual Manufacturing ERP
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

⭐ Shop highlights

• Relocation assistance available
• Space, defense, energy & nuclear projects
• Large-scale precision machining
• 600,000+ sq. ft. manufacturing facility
• Modern multi-axis CNC equipment
• High-speed machining capabilities
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Quarterly bonus program
• Outstanding career advancement opportunities
• Stable long-term workload

🔩 Materials you'll work with

• Inconel
• Titanium
• Aluminum
• Carbon Steel
• Stainless Steel
• High-performance alloys

✅ What we're looking for

Required

• Associate's Degree in Machining Technology or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of CNC programming experience
• Expert knowledge of Siemens NX
• Experience programming 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centers
• Experience programming horizontal and vertical machining centers
• Vericut verification experience
• Strong G-code knowledge
• Experience with machine probing
• Blueprint reading and GD&T
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Multi-axis lathe and mill-turn programming
• Production and prototype machining experience
• ERP experience (Visual Manufacturing)
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Experience supporting complex aerospace or defense machining

👍 Why you'll like working here

• Program some of the largest CNC machines in North America
• Work on challenging aerospace, defense, nuclear, and energy projects
• Modern Siemens NX programming environment
• Collaborative team of engineers, programmers, and machinists
• Stable company with nearly 80 years of manufacturing excellence
• Quarterly performance bonus
• Outstanding benefits package
• Strong investment in technology and employee development
• Long-term career stability
• Relocation support available

💰 Pay, benefits & schedule

Pay

$35.00–$45.00 per hour DOE

Benefits

• Free or low-cost health insurance
• Onsite health clinic
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Quarterly bonus opportunity beginning Day 1
• Wellness programs
• Long-term career development
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Schedule

Full-Time | Day Shift

🏭 About Major Tool & Machine

Major Tool & Machine has been manufacturing complex precision components since 1946 and has become one of North America's leading large-scale contract manufacturers. Serving customers across the space, defense, energy, nuclear, and commercial industries, MTM combines experienced engineers, programmers, machinists, and advanced manufacturing technologies to produce mission-critical components that few companies can manufacture.

Operating from a 600,000+ square-foot facility in Indianapolis, MTM utilizes more than 40 advanced CNC machine tools, including massive 5-axis gantry mills, vertical turning lathes, horizontal boring mills, and mill-turn systems from leading builders such as DSI, Cincinnati Milacron, Mazak, DMG Mori, Gruppo Parpas, and Giddings & Lewis. As part of the Precinmac family of manufacturing companies, MTM continues to invest heavily in technology, employee development, and long-term career opportunities.

🚀 Apply today

Ready to program some of the largest and most advanced CNC machines in North America?

Join Major Tool & Machine and help develop machining strategies for mission-critical components that support industries around the world.

Apply today through hireCNC.